Lot Details
Lot 73
Patek Philippe Gentleman's Platinum Wristwatch, Retailed by Bruck & Company, Los Angeles, CA
Mechanical, rectangular brushed silver-tone dial with applied white gold Arabic numerals, slightly curved rectangular case, diameter ap. 37 x 25 mm., black lizard strap and stainless steel buckle, dial, movement and case signed Patek Philippe & Co., movement no. 816259, hinged case no. 606419, circa 1925-1930, reverse of case engraved Winfield Sheehan.
Winfield R. Sheehan (1883-1945) was responsible for the production of the majority of films produced by Fox Films during the 1920s and 30s, later to become Twentieth Century Fox Films. He was best known for developing the career of Shirley Temple. Additionally, he won the Academy Award for Best Picture for the film Cavalcade, as well as being nominated three more times.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLASP IS BROKEN ON THE STRAP.
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Additional Notes & Condition Report
Dial with patina, minor spotting.
Engraved 'Winfield Sheehan' on reverse.
Normal wear, minor scratches to metal.
Case diameter 1 1/2 x 1 inches.
Clasp broken on aftermarket strap.
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